The Guam Department of Education (GDOE) is preparing to open three emergency shelters at 8 p.m.

The government of Guam is expected to go into Condition of Readiness 2 for Tropical Storm Man-Yi this evening. Residents who need emergency shelter are encouraged to seek safe harbor at the shelter closest to their homes this evening, before damaging winds arrive, which is expected around 10 a.m. tomorrow morning.

Governor Eddie Baza Calvo and Rear Adm. Shoshana Chatfield, commander, Joint Region Marianas, are working together to determine if a change of Condition of Readiness is warranted for Guam and the respective military bases.

The following emergency shelters will be made available when COR 2 is announced:

Note – emergency shelters will NOT be open until COR 2 is announced and a designated open time is coordinated. Do not attempt to go to any emergency shelter now. Please wait until official information is provided.

North

Astumbo Elementary School

Central

B.P. Carbullido Elementary School

South

Harry S. Truman Elementary School

WHAT YOU SHOULD TAKE TO THE SHELTER

Seven days’ worth of food and water for all members of your family

Bedding

Personal hygiene products

Medication

Seven days’ worth of supplies for infants and toddlers, including diapers and formula

Valid Photo ID

Important documents including birth certificates, passports and medical immunization cards

SHELTER RULES

Be respectful to fellow residents and staff. No foul language, abusive behavior, stealing or destruction of property will be accepted or tolerated

Alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs, and weapons are not allowed in the shelter or on the shelter grounds. Persons caught in possession will be asked to leave the shelter and in some cases turned over to law enforcement personnel. Persons determined to be under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs will not be admitted, or readmitted to the shelter.

Public Law 21-139 dictates that there is no smoking on school premises. Smoking is not allowed in the shelter. Smoking permitted outside the campus in designated smoking areas only. Please dispose of cigarette butts properly.

Quiet hours will be announced and enforced in the sleeping areas. However, sleeping areas should be kept quiet at all times.

If you brought vital documents (i.e. Birth records, passports, etc.), secure them or keep them on you at all times. The Shelter is not responsible for these items if stolen.

Parents must maintain responsibility and supervision for their children. Children must never be left unattended.

No cooking or gas stoves

For your safety DO NOT LEAVE THE SHELTER before COR 4 has been declared

Only service animals are allowed at this time.

Pets cannot be sheltered at this time. For those seeking shelter for their pets, make plans for them now to stay with a loved one, friend or family member as pets will not be allowed in the emergency shelters.

TRANSPORTATION

Once COR 2 is announced, residents seeking shelter who do not have reliable transportation, or have a disability and need a ride to a designated storm shelter, can contact their village Mayor’s Office for information on transportation. Residents will need to go to their respective Mayor’s Office, where coordination will be provided to Department of Public Works for bus transportation to the shelters. The respective contact information is listed below:

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